Louisiana § RS 51:490 - Reimbursement for handling costs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:490 — Reimbursement for handling costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:490. Reimbursement for handling costs
A. The agent shall also pay the dealer or credit his account a sum equal to five percent of the current net price for all parts returned under the provisions of R.S. 51:485 for the handling, packing, and loading of such parts back to the agent. The five percent shall not be paid or credited to the dealer if the agent elects to perform the inventorying, packing, loading, and transportation of the parts itself. Transportation charges shall be paid by the agent.
B. The dealer or agent shall furnish a representative to inspect all parts and certify their acceptability as they are being packed for shipment. Should a representative of the agent not be provided within forty-five days, the parish sheriff shall be appointed in the agent's capacity with the agent responsible for all cost of the appointment.
Acts 1991, No. 627, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:490 cover?
Section RS 51:490 ("Reimbursement for handling costs") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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